Better Cotton Certification & Physical Traceability - European Suppliers (English)
2025-05-22 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
This is a Supplier Training Session focusing on organisations that are interested in sourcing Physical Better Cotton around Europe.
We will cover:

About Better Cotton
Why become certified and source Physical Better Cotton
Claims you can make
Guidance on becoming certified against the Chain of Custody Standard

Supplier Training Programme: Turkish
2025-05-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-24 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Online
Better Cotton tedarik eden tüm üretici ve tedarikçilerimiz, aramıza yeni katılanlar veya sadece bizim hakkımızda bilgi edinmek isteyen herkes için online tedarikçi eğitimimize kaydolabilirsiniz.
Better Cotton hakkında bilgi edinmek ve varsa sorularınızı sorabilmek için sizler de etkinliğimize davetlisiniz. Eğitimimiz Türkçedir, ücretsizdir ve katılımcı sayısı kısıtı bulunmamaktadır. Görüşmek üzere,

Supplier Training Programme - Certification & Sourcing Physical Better Cotton - Portuguese
2025-05-23 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
This is a Supplier Training Session focusing on organisations that are interested in sourcing Physical Better Cotton. We will cover:

About Better Cotton
Why become certified and source Physical Better Cotton
Claims you can make
Guidance on becoming certified against the Chain of Custody Standard
How to source Physical Better Cotton on the Better Cotton Platform

Claims Training
2025-05-27 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Zurich), 2025-06-24 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
This claims training session is mandatory for Retailer and Brand Members who wish to make claims and communicate about Better Cotton.

Supplier Training Programme: Certification & Chain of Custody - Mandarin
2025-06-05 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-19 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-03 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
This Supplier Training Session will focus on:

Prerequisites for certification
Key requirements and common non-conformities of the Chain of Custody Standard v1.0

Why Should Your Organisation Become a Better Cotton Member? Introduction for Retailers and Brands
2025-06-10 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Zurich), 2025-07-08 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Join us for an insightful webinar on the advantages of becoming a Retailer and Brand Member of Better Cotton. Discover how your business can support sustainable cotton production while meeting your sourcing goals.
In this session, we’ll provide an overview of Better Cotton’s farm-level standard, sourcing models, and how sourcing Better Cotton contributes to our mission and helps you meet your sustainable sourcing targets. You’ll also gain practical guidance on the membership application process, measuring your cotton consumption, and fulfilling membership requirements.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how your organisation can drive positive change in the cotton industry.

Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing Physical Better Cotton & the Better Cotton Platform - Mandarin
2025-06-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-06-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-10 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-07-24 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
This Supplier Training Session will focus on:

Analysis of Better Cotton Scale and Procurement Value
Introduction of Mass Balance & Physical Better Cotton procurement
Introduction to the Upgraded Better Cotton Platform (BCP) Account

Better Cotton Onboarding Webinar for Retailer and Brand Members
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Zurich), 2025-07-10 17:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Better Cotton offers a monthly training session for Retailer and Brand Members.
Who should attend?

New Retailer and Brand Members as the training is mandatory for their Better Cotton Membership onboarding
Existing Retailer and Brand Members interested in refreshing their knowledge or training new team members

Please invite all individuals within your organisation who are involved with sourcing as Better Cotton or communicating about Better Cotton. This will usually include your Buying, Sourcing, CSR and Marketing teams.

Supplier Training Programme: Better Cotton Sourcing - Mass Balance and Physical
2025-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of our mission and objectives.
It offers detailed guidance on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Guidelines, which are grounded in the Mass Balance system, and facilitates familiarity with the Better Cotton Platform.
Additionally, the programme emphasises a more technical understanding of the organisation’s business framework.

Better Cotton Conference 2025
2025-06-18 - 2025-06-19 | İzmir, Türkiye
The annual Better Cotton Conference is back! This year, we’re gathering in the vibrant city of İzmir, Türkiye, bringing together industry leaders, farmers, policymakers and innovators for two days of bold ideas, collaboration and action.
From building a fairer future for farming communities to restoring the environment through climate resilience, regenerative agriculture and biodiversity, we will tackle the industry’s most pressing challenges. We will also explore the power of data – how traceability, digitalisation and real-time insights can drive real impact – while unpacking the evolving policies and partnerships shaping the future of sustainable cotton.
Together, we will uncover how sustainability can be both a business imperative and a catalyst for systemic change. Join us as we push boundaries, challenge the status quo and spark a movement towards a fairer, more resilient and sustainable cotton industry.
To learn more and purchase your ticket, please head to the conference website.
This event is made possible with the support of our sponsors and partners:
Sponsors

Headline Sponsor: USB Certification
Premium Sponsor: Control Union
Networking Dinner Sponsor: Source Intelligence
Lunch Sponsor: Cotcast.ai
Coffee Break Sponsor: Cotton Benin, CottonConnect, JFS San, Kipas

Partners

IPUD
Tanmanlar
Uçak Tekstil

To learn more about sponsorship and partnership opportunities, please email Sarah Powell, Global Events Manager at Sarah.Powell@bettercotton.org

Traceability Training for Retailer & Brand Members
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Traceability Training for Better Cotton Retailer & Brand Members
Join this session to learn more about Better Cotton Traceability, what benefits it offers to our Retailer and Brand Members, and what steps can they take to start sourcing Traceable (also known as Physical) Better Cotton.
This is a regular training focused on content relevant for Retailer and Brand Members.

Supplier Training Programme - Portuguese
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Online

Training on Better Cotton Platform for Lint Traders
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
Join us for an informative webinar where we’ll talk you through the updates to the Physical functionality of the Better Cotton Platform.
Note – this session is only for organisations sourcing Physical Better Cotton Lint from the following countries during the 2025 harvest season (and into the future): China, Côte d’Ivoire, Greece, India, Mali, Mozambique, Pakistan, Spain, Tajikistan, Türkiye.

Supplier Training Programme: Introduction to Certification
2025-07-09 13:30 - 14:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
This event is for suppliers and manufacturers based in Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America ONLY.
The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of our mission and objectives. It offers detailed guidance on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Guidelines, which are grounded in the Mass Balance system, and facilitates familiarity with the Better Cotton Platform. Additionally, the program emphasizes a more technical understanding of the organization’s business framework.

Supplier Training Programme: Certification & Chain of Custody – Mandarin
2025-07-17 08:00 - 09:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online

Supplier Training Programme: FAQs on Certification and Sourcing Physical Better Cotton – English
2025-07-23 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online

Claims Training – English
2025-07-29 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online

Comprehensive FAQs on Certification & Sourcing Physical Better Cotton – English
2025-07-30 11:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Online
Join us for an informative and interactive webinar where we’ll walk you through the most frequently asked questions related to supplier certification, Better Cotton Platform (BCP) accounts, membership upgrades, and more.
Key topics to be covered:

Membership vs Non-Member Supplier Accounts
Upgrading Non-Member BCP Account to Membership
Certifying Additional Units within the same group of company
B2B Labelling & eligibility
Addressing Common Questions and Issues Related to Fees
Understanding Various Supplier Account Types

Why Should Your Organisation Become a Better Cotton Member? Introduction for Retailers and Brands – English
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online

Supplier Training Programme - BCP Training for Sourcing Physical – English
2025-08-06 12:30 - 13:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
